By Bamike Folorunsho
In a heartbreaking incident, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver was shot and killed while picking up a passenger in the United States. The driver, identified as a hardworking immigrant, had been making a routine stop in the early hours when tragedy struck.
Authorities report that the driver was targeted and fatally shot in what seems to have been an act of violence during his shift. While the exact motive remains under investigation, the incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice from the local community and beyond.
Friends and family remember the driver as a kind and dedicated individual who had been driving for Uber for several years to support himself and his family. His tragic death has raised concerns about the safety of gig economy workers, particularly those working late hours in high-risk areas.
Local police are continuing their investigation, and the Uber company has offered its condolences while promising full cooperation with law enforcement. The loss of the driver, who had emigrated from Nigeria to pursue a better life, highlights the challenges faced by immigrants in the U.S., and has left many questioning the growing threat to drivers in the gig economy.
